Question

Find \(x\) and \(y\) if \((x+3,2)=(4,y-3)\).

Options

• \(x=1\) and \(y=5\)

• \(x=7\) and \(y=-1\)

• \(x=4\) and \(y=2\)

• \(x=1\) and \(y=-5\)

Answer 1

Equality of ordered pairs gives \(x+3=4\) and \(2=y-3\). Solving these equations gives \(x=1\) and \(y=5\).